Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX200V
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Revealed September 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon SX20 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX100V
- Successor is Sony HX300
Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX200V Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX30 IS and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX30 IS was manufactured 20 months before the HX200V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX30 IS grades vs the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX200V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sony HX200V
SX30 IS | HX200V | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Canon SX30 IS
HX200V | SX30 IS | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | September 2010 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sony HX200V
SX30 IS | HX200V | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX30 IS and Sony HX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS and the HX200V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and HX200V is 64 and 66 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and HX200V.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX200V to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-09-14 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 12.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 601g (1.32 lbs) | 583g (1.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 450 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-7L | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $400 | $480 |